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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.82, 544.86 and 220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.82, 544.86 and 220.16 is: 303.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.82 : 544.86 = 220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.82/544.86 = 220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.82x = 544.86 × 220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.82x = 119,956.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,956.38/394.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.83

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